Forums: April 2011 Kickstart Forum: Bloated, Clogged and Yucky!
Created on: 04/14/11 07:06 AM Views: 1664 Replies: 7
veggies4me Joined: 01/05/11 Posts: 172	Bloated, Clogged and Yucky! Posted Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:06 AM OK, probably happens to us all, but what's the best solution? Since yesterday, I'm kinda clogged up, and bloated (possible PMS?), with a lot of pressure and bloating in my stomach. I feel very uncomfortable. Any cleanout suggestions? What works for you?
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cch22 Joined: 09/08/10 Location: New York State Posts: 1000	RE: Bloated, Clogged and Yucky! Posted Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:30 AM lots of water.. and a cup of coffee every am... a sweaty workout.
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1191	RE: Bloated, Clogged and Yucky! Posted Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:36 AM Give your gut some time off, i.e., eat an early dinner and don't eat again until late breakfast. Definitely drink water in that time. And true, coffee is a good intestinal stimulant. Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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Wild4Stars Joined: 12/27/09 Location: Florida Posts: 832	RE: Bloated, Clogged and Yucky! Posted Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:50 AM Are you eating a lot of vegan convenience foods and processed foods? Try one day of mostly fresh, raw, unprocessed foods. I try to have one 'raw' day a week. All fresh fruits, salads, raw veggies, etc. I always feel especially light and clean the next day. Vikki ~ Wild4Stars@gmail.com
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LaniMuelrath Joined: 12/30/09 Location: California Posts: 557	RE: Bloated, Clogged and Yucky! Posted Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM veggies4me wrote: OK, probably happens to us all, but what's the best solution? Since yesterday, I'm kinda clogged up, and bloated (possible PMS?), with a lot of pressure and bloating in my stomach. I feel very uncomfortable. Any cleanout suggestions? What works for you? It also may simply be a matter of your system adapting - along with the PMS, of course! Most Americans only get about 10 ( ) grams of fiber in their daily diets - when you eat plant strong, you'll be aiming for 40, 50, or more! And if you make a big jump in overnight, it can cause a bit of an upset and this may be part of what you are experiencing, too. You can slow down a little bit on the more fibrous foods such as whole grains and beans, and focus on starchy vegetables and watery veggies - and drinking a little more water may help with your transition, as well. There are also agents such as Beano to assist with digestion. Give your system time - it will soon love it, I promise! Lani Facebook Celebrity Tips Page Lani Muelrath, M.A. CGFI, CPBN the Plant-Based Fitness Expert McDougall Health & Medical Center 5 Minute Fitness & Plant-based Blueprint www
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JenB Joined: 03/30/11 Location: Raleigh Posts: 25	RE: Bloated, Clogged and Yucky! Posted Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM I agree with Lani. As I adapt to this diet, I've had a couple days here and there where my stomach gets bloated, gassy and it kind of hurts. But as it gets worked out it gets easier to eat a high fiber diet. This morning I had a banana and peppermint tea (no sugar) and it helped quite a bit. As others recommended, don't eat too much until your tummy feels settled. I think our bodies just need to adjust from the disgusting diet we used to eat. Be prepared...
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072	RE: Bloated, Clogged and Yucky! Posted Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7:16 PM Right after this kickstart began, hubby had a couple days of serious 'backup' so I told him to have a cup of coffee. That really helped clear things up. Other things that can help include lying on the right side with knees slightly bent (to clear gassiness); warm bath (with or without epsom salts); a good walk (paced to get a little sweaty but not huffing and puffing); rubbing the abdomen gently in a clockwise circular motion; a nice lower back massage (if you can find someone who will do that for you) --Deb R
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dythia99 Joined: 03/30/11 Posts: 40	RE: Bloated, Clogged and Yucky! Posted Friday, April 15, 2011 at 8:35 PM apples and dark greens cooked like spinach or collard or turnip greens..... has always been my go to food that and water of course.
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